Civil aviation
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Civil aviationAsiana Airlines, San Francisco airplane crash. Girl run over by rescuers: seven months later, her real cause of death is still unknown
San Francisco, Usa - San Mateo county coroner: "She was still alive". City of San Francisco: "Speculations"
Last July AVIONEWS reported of a flight operated by Asiana Airlines crashing at San Francisco International Airport after hitting the seawall close to the runway on approach, causing 181 people to be injured... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Flybe: maybe less job cuts than expected
Exeter, United Kingdom - The layoffs might be 10% less, from 500 to 450
Flybe communicated that it will try to reduce the number of job cuts included in its restructuring plan, thanks to an optimization of the costs for the grounding of some of its aircraft. The company... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. ERA board sets the lead for 2014
London, UK - At its first meeting of this year
At its first meeting of 2014, ERA (European Regions Airline Association)’s board agreed that targeted communications are intrinsic to its strategy of raising the profile of members to Europe’s decision mak... more
Civil aviationBad weather: thousands of aircraft grounded in the US, but the situation is improving
Washington, USA - 700 flights cancelled on Thursday alone
The bad weather conditions which are impacting the United States are continuing to affect also the air transport sector: on Thursday 30 January 2013 airlines have already cancelled 700 flights, which take... more
Civil aviationAirplanes grounded, cancellations and delays as air traffic control strike second day begins
Paris, France - Today the European Parliament is due to vote on the "Single European Sky" initiative
Air traffic in Europe is being badly affected by a flight controllers’ strike in several European countries with two out of three flights either delayed or cancelled and aircraft grounded. The actions a... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Strike of flight controllers: disruption for air travel in Europe
Rome, Italy - AEA condemns the initiative: "Unjustified actions which highjack a sector vital for the economy"
Disruption is expected in Europe's air transport sector because of the strike which was called between today and tomorrow by flight controllers across the continent, with modalities varying from country... more
Civil aviationAirline fares skyrocket according to the Italian ISTAT
Rome, Italy - 14% overall increase, 22% on European routes
The 2012 increase was moderate (4,2%) but airline fares went up even further during the year that we just left behind, causing a massive 14% overall increase, +22% regarding the European routes alone.... more
Civil aviationIndia approves operations of the Airbus A-380 aircraft
New Delhi, India - At moment the "Giant of the skies" could only fly to Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Bangalore airports
The news was pretty predictable, but now there is the official confirmation: today, Monday 27 January 2014, the Indian government authorized the operations of the Airbus A-380 aircraft in its airports,... more
Civil aviationEtihad Regional made its debut in the skies: first airplane with the new livery landed at Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - The launch event took place last week in Zurich
The first Saab 2000 airplane with 50 seats of Etihad Regional in its new livery departed this morning. The flight, code F7154, left the Geneva's hub, in Switzerland, landing timely at the Rome-Fiumicino... more
Civil aviationBrazil. "World Football Cup" and flights, the real challenge is attempting to respect the schedule
Sao Paulo, Brazil - Airlines to face million Euro fines upon failing to deliver passengers to destination
Landing or taking off in Brazil later than expected may soon cost million Euro fines to the airlines that won’t be able to deliver their services on time. This is what "Bloomberg" reports as a statement b... more
Civil aviationUSA: aircraft are grounded once again because of bad weather
Washington, USA - 200 flights have already been cancelled across the country
After the enormous disruption which were reported during the past weeks, the bad weather is once again conditioning air transport in the United States, with cancellations and delays which are involving... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and ETS. AEA calls on members of the EP to follow of the vote of their transport colleagues
Brussels, Belgium - Currently, the three Committees in the EP are discussing the Commission’s proposal
Today, the Transport and Tourism Committee of the European Parliament (TRAN) voted with a large majority in favour of a reasonable compromise on the aviation Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). AEA now counts... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Boris Johnson states Airports Commission's report is "Logicless"
London, United Kingdom - The Mayor of London still supports the construction of a new hub on Kent's Isle of Grain
London's Mayor Boris Johnson harshly criticized the positions of the Airports Commission, the group led by Sir Howard Davies and entrusted by Prime Minister David Cameron to assess the available options... more
Civil aviationAircraft and airlines. AEA: 5.6 million additional passengers in 2013
Brussels, Belgium - An increase of 1.6%
The Association of European Airlines’ members boarded 5.6 million more passengers in 2013 compared to the previous year, an increase of 1.6%. Coupled with record load factors, this is an encouraging r... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. AEA: less regulatory turbulence in 2014
Brussels, Belgium - Outlook for this year and beyond
The New Year brings with it some signs of recovery for a bruised and battered European network airline sector, accompanied by important changes for its representative body, the Association of European... more
Civil aviationSouthwest Airlines aircraft lands at the wrong airport: almost off runway
Taney County, USA - All on board were reported safe. Aircraft stopped very close to a highway
Landing was scheduled to occur in Branson, Missouri, as a quick stop before heading towards Dallas, Texas, but the B-737/700 airplane, which took off last Sunday from Chicago, Illlinois, carrying 124 passengers... more
Civil aviationIndia ready to welcome A-380 aircraft in its airports
New Delhi, India - "We are waiting for comments from airlines and ground-handling services", the Aviation minister explains
The A-380 aircraft could be cleared for landing in the Indian airports really soon : the topic has been debated for more than one year (AVIONEWS) So far the local government had denied the "Giant of... more
Civil aviationFAA: secretary Foxx announced 10 new members to the MAC
Washington, USA - The Management Advisory Council has 13 members
US Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx yesterday appointed 10 new members to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Management Advisory Council (MAC). The council advises the FAA on management,... more
Civil aviationDeloitte: production of the commercial airplanes is in constant increase
Milan, Italy - The aerospace and defense sector will grow of 5% in 2014
According to the new report by Deloitte dedicated to the aerospace sector trend -"2014 Global Aerospace and Defense Outlook"- the lasting decrease of the expenses in the defense field will have as direct... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: passenger demand moderates in November
Geneva, Switzerland - Total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) rose 4.1%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for November 2013 showing a moderation in the pace of recent demand growth. Total revenue passenger kilometers... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Greece, is aviation the engine to exit the crisis? International arrivals up by 11%
Athens, Greece - Tourism generates 16.4% of the country's GDP
The Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE) communicated very positive figures regarding the air transport industry in the European country, which is the worst victim of the economic crisis which... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. CAA to lower prices at London's airports: rage from Heathrow
London, United Kingdom - "A draconian position", the CEO of the main European hub claims
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has today published its final decisions on economic regulation at London's Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports after April 2014, three hubs which overall handle more... more
Civil aviationAircraft and safety. Easa: significant improvements for Global Aviation in 2013
Cologne, Germany - The start of 2014 marks the 100th anniversary of commercial aviation
The start of 2014 marks the 100th anniversary of commercial aviation together with the achievement of the best safety record in aviation history. Worldwide, fatal accidents involving large commercial... more
Civil aviationBad weather in the US: thousands of aircraft grounded
Washington, USA - The worst situation is at Boston's "Logan" Airport
The violent snowstorm which is hitting the Northeast of the United States is causing cancellations and delays for thousands of flights, with aircraft grounded across all the main airports of the area. At... more
Civil aviationAircraft. IATA: New Year’s Day 2014 marks 100 years of commercial aviation
Geneva, Switzerland - Celebration of first paying passenger flight launches year of reflection on contribution of aviation to modern life
1 January 2014 marks exactly 100 years since the birth of commercial aviation. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) invites everyone with an interest in aviation to join a year-long celebration... more
Civil aviationSevere weather hits hard on Christmas Eve: aircraft grounded in London and across the UK
London, United Kingdom - No trains are running to or from Gatwick Airport
Christmas Eve in the United Kingdom is at moment characterized by severe weather conditions across all the United Kingdom, which are hitting the air transport as well, causing numerous delays and cancellations... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Airports Commission produces shortlist for new UK's runways
London, United Kingdom - Only Heathrow and Gatwick are competing
The Airports Commission produced an interim report about the need for expansion of UK's airport capacity, in which it is stated that there is a need for one additional runway to be in operation in the... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. A4A asks Congress to increase US companies' competitiveness
Washington, USA - "All too often airlines confront indifferent, disjointed or hostile government policies"
Nicholas E. Calio, President and Chief Executive Officer of Airlines for America (A4A), trade body of the US carriers, testified before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Subcommittee o... more
Civil aviationUnited States: FCC proposes installation of wireless equipment on aircraft
Washington, USA - The Commission is soliciting input from consumers and stakeholders
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States initiated a proceeding to consider a proposal that would permit airlines to install equipment on aircraft that could safely expand the availability... more
Civil aviationACI and IATA collaborate to deliver SmartSecurity
Geneva, Switzerland - With the MoU both can better align their resources and expertise to improve the journey
Airports Council International (ACI) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) jointly to develop Smart Security (SmartS). With the MoU, ACI... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Iata: airline financial outlook strengthens
Geneva, Switzerland - For 2013 airlines are expected to return a global net profit of $12.9 billion
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced an upward revision to its industry financial outlook. For 2013 airlines are expected to return a global net profit of $12.9 billion. This is... more
Civil aviationLondon: aircraft still grounded at Heathrow Airport due to fog
London, United Kingdom - The situation will improve during the morning
About 40 flights which were scheduled for today, Thursday 12 December 2013, have been cancelled due to the fog which on Wednesday grounded about 280 aircraft at London-Heathrow Airport, the busiest hub... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Belgrade Airport concession to Etihad: the unions are opposing
Belgrade, Serbia - According to the representatives of the workers, in this way the United Arab Emirates would have the monopoly over the Serbian aviation sector
The Serbian unions are opposing to the decision of Belgrade's government to award Etihad with the concession to operate the "Nikola Tesla" Airport of the Serbian capital, claiming that in this way the... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. London: tens of flights cancelled due to fog
London, United Kingdom - Visibility lower than 50 metres in some parts of the English capital
A dense fog is hitting the southeast of the United Kingdom, causing the cancellation of tens of flights at London's Heathrow and City airports and delay up to two hours of many aircraft arriving to or... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: airlines expect 31% rise in passenger demand by 2017
Geneva, Switzerland - 930 million more passengers compared to 2012
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the IATA Airline Industry Forecast 2013-2017 showing that airlines expect to see a 31% increase in passenger numbers between 2012 and 2017. By... more
Civil aviationBad weather in Great Britain: thrilling missed landings for two aircraft at Birmingham (VIDEO)
Birmingham, United Kingdom - The strong wind forced the pilots to perform a go-around manoeuvre
The very bad weather conditions which are hitting the United Kingdom in these hours are affecting air transport as well, with several cancelled or diverted flights across the country. Today's morning Scotland... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and transport. Iata: travel maintains strong growth in October
Geneva, Switzerland - Showing a moderate acceleration of the robust demand trend of the last few months
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for October showing a moderate acceleration of the robust demand trend of the last few months. Total revenue... more
Civil aviationFAA is proposing a 325,000-dollar penalty against Southwest Airlines for AirTran's aircraft modification
Washington, USA - Fine in view also for Great Lakes Aviation
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States is proposing a 325,000-dollar (almost 240,000 Euros) civil penalty against Southwest Airlines for allegedly operating an aircraft that had... more
Civil aviationUS carriers give China flight plans for their aircraft flying over the "Air Defence Zone"
Beijing, China - The Japanese companies, under an agreement with Tokyo, do not provide information to Beijing
Delta Air Lines confirmed that during the past week it provided the flight plans for the aircraft flying over the East China Sea area which has been declared "Air defence identification zone" by Beijing,... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. CE outlines the agreement for the integration of Ukraine in the European aviation sector
Brussels, Belgium - During the first transitional period, the East-European country will be requested to implement all the fundamental related legislation
The European Commission outlined the terms for the integration of of Ukraine into the EU internal market for aviation. The transition of Ukraine towards this integration involves the effective and full... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. AEA appoints Athar Husain Khan as its first CEO
Brussels, Belgium - ''I am looking forward to continuing the work to drive forward our industry priorities"
During the "AEA Aviation Leadership Summit" in Brussels, the CEOs of the 31 member airlines unanimously appointed Mr Athar Husain Khan as the first CEO of the Association of European Airlines. Husain... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. AEA meeting on November 28 and 29 in Brussels, with industry and politics representatives
Brussels, Belgium - "European airlines create added value for Europe"
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) is organising its inaugural Aviation Leadership Summit in Brussels on Thursday 28 and Friday 29 November. During the one-and-a-half day dynamic forum as well... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Poland considers merger of national air travel companies
Warsaw, Poland - The holding would later be privatized, with the exception of the infrastructure assets
Polish Treasury Minister Wlodzimierz Karpinski told to the newspaper "Rzeczpospolita" that Warsaw's government is taking into consideration the hypothesis of a merger of all the national air travel companies. The... more
Civil aviationRussia could ban aircraft older than 20 years
Moscow, Russia - The measure would only enter into effect in 2017, to allow carriers to renew their fleets
A proposal to ban aircraft older than 20 years from performing commercial flights has been submitted to the Russian Parliament: "One of the main problems of civil aviation in Russia is the exceptionally... more
Civil aviationAirbus Corporate Foundation, Emirates and ACF: humanitarian aid transported by A-380 airplane
Toulouse, France - Arrived at Dubai on carrier's 38th model
Airbus Corporate Foundation, Emirates Airline, and Action Against Hunger (ACF) announced a partnership to utilize future A-380 Emirates deliveries over the next few years to transport humanitarian support... more
Civil aviationMiddle East needs 40,000 aircraft pilots; airlines hire in Italy
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - 150 already moved to the Persian Gulf, attracted by high wages
Boeing projects that airlines in the Middle East will need ABOUT 93,000 new pilots and technicians to support the expanding demand for new airplane deliveries over the next two decades. At the "Dubai... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Aci Europe: airports and ATM working with other partners to make European aviation better
Brussels, Belgium - A-CDM implemented in some airports, with the target of 20 major ones by the end of 2014
Faced with patchy air traffic growth in the short term and significant financing challenges for the entire aviation sector, the themes of efficiency and performance have become a key focus for Europe’s a... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: using global standards to boost connectivity in Latin America
Cancun, Mexico - Tony Tyler said it during the ALTA Forum in Cancun
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reinforced its call for governments to adopt and adhere to global standards and recommended practices in order to enable a safe, efficient and sustainable... more
Civil aviationPhilippines: aircraft restart flying between Manila and Tacloban
Manila, Philippines - Limited flights to allow residents to leave the city, devastated by Typhoon Yolanda
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) decided to open again Tacloban Airport at aircraft larger than those of reduced size which were utilized during the past days for humanitarian operations,... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and volcanoes. easyJet, Airbus and Nicarnica Aviation create first ash cloud for test purposes
Milan, Italy - Avoid sensor concept proven to detect and estimate concentrations of volcanic ash in the atmosphere
easyJet, the UK's airline, along with its partners Airbus and Nicarnica Aviation, has successfully completed the final stage of testing for the AVOID (Airborne Volcanic Object Identifier and Detector)... more